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Case studies
These case studies exemplify the way this One Planet Living principle has been put into practice. Have a look and if you get inspired, make sure to send us your ideas for Sutton.
Beth Chatto’s Dry Garden
The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960 when the site was an overgrown wasteland between two farms. Faced with all kinds of difficult conditions Beth and Andrew Chatto set out to find homes for many of the plants they wished to grow. With dry and damp soil in both sun and shade, they were able put into practice the underlying principles of what is now referred to as "Ecological gardening". The gardens are open to the public and also house a nursery so you can stock up on plants that can cope without being watered for your own gardens.
Save our front gardens!
In London around two thirds of front gardens have been paved over to make space for cars. This is disastrous for One Planet Living. We need gardens for biodiversity, for growing food and gardens are better than car parks for our own health and happiness.